2010 Dulles Town Center - Chick-fil-A
07-09-10, 08:41 AM
#128
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Dang Mike, those things are never going to get put on! Its really not that hard, I had the suspension I picked up from Andy last week on in just over an hour and a half.(They are awesome btw! 
) So who's going to turn out tonight? The weather looks a little iffy but thats what makes rwd fun.
) So who's going to turn out tonight? The weather looks a little iffy but thats what makes rwd fun.
07-09-10, 09:44 AM
#129
Y'all bitches think you're cool because you know how to turn a wrench. Well who else in our little crowd knows how to find explosives? Yeah, that's right! Yeah!
If I don't make it tonight it will be either because of weather or me doing the install. Or both.
Better yet, everyone just come by my house around 7 and we can make it a group date. Beer and pizza on me.
Just throwing that out there.
Mike
If I don't make it tonight it will be either because of weather or me doing the install. Or both.
Better yet, everyone just come by my house around 7 and we can make it a group date. Beer and pizza on me.
Just throwing that out there.
Mike
07-09-10, 10:56 AM
#131
Yes, Kyle gave me a great quote, but I'd like to try and do something on this car with my own two hands. Once they are installed I'll use the money saved to get Kyle to perform a proper alignment. He is pretty booked right now so he probably wouldn't be able to do the work until late next week.
Mike
Mike
07-09-10, 04:20 PM
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Hey Mike,
2 hour is pretty good for a first time coilover install. Strongly recommend you allocate 4-6 hours if by yourself. However, once you DIY, you won't turn back!
Call me if you get stuck... I'll PM my contact info
BTW, I know several ways to find explosive... ;-)
2 hour is pretty good for a first time coilover install. Strongly recommend you allocate 4-6 hours if by yourself. However, once you DIY, you won't turn back!
Call me if you get stuck... I'll PM my contact info
BTW, I know several ways to find explosive... ;-)
07-10-10, 11:52 AM
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Yes, Kyle gave me a great quote, but I'd like to try and do something on this car with my own two hands. Once they are installed I'll use the money saved to get Kyle to perform a proper alignment. He is pretty booked right now so he probably wouldn't be able to do the work until late next week.
Mike
Mike
07-10-10, 09:19 PM
#138
Well, it took the better part of six hours, but I got them on!!! 
I was a little concerned at first as there are many different thoughts on jacking and jack-stand points, but I just used the differential and sub-frame and all went smoothly.
Got the car back on the ground, took her for a spin, and all felt well. I was able to feel the difference, as when the old setup was on I bottomed out at a particular spot on Claiborne Pkwy, but running down that same stretch after the install, no problems.
So next is a visit to Kyle's shop for an alignment, to include some tweaking with the ride height, maybe fool around with the camber, and possibly corner balance. So hopefully the weather will be nice for next Friday and I'll be able to show off my non-monster truck setup. Hell, I might even pop the wheels off again just to do some cleaning back there.
Oh BTW; Carlos, thanks for shooting me that PM. Glad I was able to get it done by myself, but it was nice to know I could call someone if needed. Thanks!
Mike
I was a little concerned at first as there are many different thoughts on jacking and jack-stand points, but I just used the differential and sub-frame and all went smoothly. Got the car back on the ground, took her for a spin, and all felt well. I was able to feel the difference, as when the old setup was on I bottomed out at a particular spot on Claiborne Pkwy, but running down that same stretch after the install, no problems.
So next is a visit to Kyle's shop for an alignment, to include some tweaking with the ride height, maybe fool around with the camber, and possibly corner balance. So hopefully the weather will be nice for next Friday and I'll be able to show off my non-monster truck setup. Hell, I might even pop the wheels off again just to do some cleaning back there.
Oh BTW; Carlos, thanks for shooting me that PM. Glad I was able to get it done by myself, but it was nice to know I could call someone if needed. Thanks!
Mike
07-12-10, 09:35 PM
#139
I believe I have some parts coming in this week that I am starting on on friday night but maybe next weekend I will bring my car out on the new wheels/suspension, now that it finally got wet sanded and buffed it is all nice and shiny .
Well it was yesterday until a bird pooped on it.
. Well it was yesterday until a bird pooped on it.
07-21-10, 11:38 AM
#150
Coilovers came in today and I should have them on in about an hour when I get home. Now I can mount my MS01s and get the height right. I know its a hike for me but the meets in Fburg have one RX8 and Hondas with some VWs mixed in, not my cup of tea.
Also is anyone going to MIR to the second NSCRA event this weekend?
Also is anyone going to MIR to the second NSCRA event this weekend?